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Easy lemon pepper shrimp

Juicy lemon pepper shrimp is an easy, healthy and delicious recipe perfect for when you need lunch or dinner on the table quickly.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) Shrimp deveined and shells removed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

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  1. If the shrimp/prawns you are using haven't been shelled, remove the head and shell and make sure the shrimp has been deveined. You can easily devein shrimp by cutting along the back of the shrimp and carefully remove the black vein (this is the shrimp's digestive tract and isn't edible). When using frozen shrimp, make sure they are fully thawed then pat them dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt the butter in a large frying pan over high heat. 
  3. Add the shrimp the pan in batches (to avoid over-crowding) and cook until the shrimp are cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside. 
  4. Add the garlic to the pan and allow to fry for a few seconds before adding back the shrimp. Add the lemon juice and parsley and cook for another minute. 
  5. Adjust seasoning and serve. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 315mg (105%) Sodium 1620mg (68%) Potassium 115mg (3%) Vitamin A 490IU (10%) Vitamin C 12.3mg (14%) Calcium 188mg (19%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 315mg 105%
Sodium 1620mg 68%
Potassium 115mg 2%
Vitamin A 490IU 10%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 14%
Calcium 188mg 19%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.